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Scott Mendelson

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Before joining The Wrap, Scott Mendelson got his industry start in 2008 with a self-piloted film blog titled “Mendelson’s Memos.” In 2013, he was recruited to write for Forbes.com where he wrote almost exclusively for nearly a decade.
In that time he published copious in-depth analytical and editorialized entertainment industry articles specializing in (but not exclusively focused upon) theatrical box office.

A well-known industry pundit, Mendelson has appeared on numerous podcasts and been featured as a talking head on NPR, CNN, Fox and BBC.

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Moorpark, CA

Education:

BA in Film Theory/Criticism from Wright State University

  • ‘No Hard Feelings’ Earns $2.15 Million at Thursday Box Office

    “Asteroid City” expands into semi-wide release with $1.1 million in preview grosses

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 23, 2023 @ 8:44 AM

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    ‘No Hard Feelings’ Earns $2.15 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • ‘Rust’ Prosecutors Charge Hannah Gutierrez Reed With Evidence Tampering, Say Armorer Disposed of Drugs

    She still faces a manslaughter charge despite such charges being dismissed against Alec Baldwin

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 22, 2023 @ 3:09 PM
    Movies
    3:09 PM
    ‘Rust’ Prosecutors Charge Hannah Gutierrez Reed With Evidence Tampering, Say Armorer Disposed of Drugs
  • Cannes Best Documentary Winner ‘Four Daughters’ Acquired for US Distribution by Kino Lorber

    The film follows a Tunisian family whose two eldest children were radicalized to the point of joining ISIS

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 22, 2023 @ 12:15 PM
    Movies
    12:15 PM
    Cannes Best Documentary Winner ‘Four Daughters’ Acquired for US Distribution by Kino Lorber
  • ‘John Wick 4’ Director Chad Stahelski Says Campaign for Stunt Oscars Has ‘Made Real Movement Forward’

    A year packed with action-filled tentpoles rejuvenates conversations about stunt work getting awards recognition

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 21, 2023 @ 11:31 AM
    Movies
    11:31 AM
    ‘John Wick 4’ Director Chad Stahelski Says Campaign for Stunt Oscars Has ‘Made Real Movement Forward’
  • ‘La La Land’ Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Players

    Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger have been named partners and co-presidents of film and production

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 20, 2023 @ 4:28 PM
    Movies
    4:28 PM
    ‘La La Land’ Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Players
  • ‘That Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’, Joanna Arnow’s Feature Directorial Debut, Nabbed by Magnolia

    The picture, produced by Sean Baker, premiered at Cannes to positive notices

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 20, 2023 @ 11:15 AM
    Movies
    11:15 AM
    ‘That Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’, Joanna Arnow’s Feature Directorial Debut, Nabbed by Magnolia
  • ‘Wicked Part 2’ Flies Away From ‘Avatar 3,’ Shifts Release Date to Thanksgiving

    Universal’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande–led musical won’t have to compete for Imax or Dolby screens

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 20, 2023 @ 9:05 AM
    Movies
    9:05 AM
    ‘Wicked Part 2’ Flies Away From ‘Avatar 3,’ Shifts Release Date to Thanksgiving
  • ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ First Reactions Hail Tom Cruise Sequel, Say ‘Production Value Is Through the Roof’

    The latest installment in the long-running spy franchise celebrates its world premiere in Rome

    By

    Dessi Gomez and Scott Mendelson
    June 19, 2023 @ 1:53 PM
    Movies
    1:53 PM
    ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ First Reactions Hail Tom Cruise Sequel, Say ‘Production Value Is Through the Roof’
  • ‘Heart of Stone’ Trailer: Gal Gadot Plays Spy Games in Netflix Thriller (Video)

    The Wonder Woman actress gets her shot at an espionage-centric action franchise

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 17, 2023 @ 3:52 PM
    Movies
    3:52 PM
    ‘Heart of Stone’ Trailer: Gal Gadot Plays Spy Games in Netflix Thriller (Video)
  • Zack Snyder’s Netflix Epic ‘Rebel Moon’ Revealed in Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (Video)

    The filmmaker’s long-gestating “Seven Samurai” in Space feature is finally a reality

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 17, 2023 @ 3:22 PM
    Movies
    3:22 PM
    Zack Snyder’s Netflix Epic ‘Rebel Moon’ Revealed in Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (Video)
  • ‘The Modelizer’ Trailer Offers Love and Wealth in Modern-Day Hong Kong (Exclusive Video)

    Bryon Mann, who produced, wrote and starred, made this original romantic comedy during the COVID-19 pandemic

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 16, 2023 @ 2:26 PM
    Movies
    2:26 PM
    ‘The Modelizer’ Trailer Offers Love and Wealth in Modern-Day Hong Kong (Exclusive Video)
  • ‘The Flash’ Takes $9.7 Million at Thursday Box Office

    Ezra Miller’s much-discussed DC superhero flick could earn under $65 million for the weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 16, 2023 @ 8:17 AM

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    8:17 AM
    ‘The Flash’ Takes $9.7 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • ‘Elemental’ Earns $2.4 Million at Thursday Box Office

    The latest Pixar original may struggle to open above $35 million for the weekend

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 16, 2023 @ 8:08 AM

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    ‘Elemental’ Earns $2.4 Million at Thursday Box Office

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  • Tribeca Film Festival: ‘Cypher,’ ‘A Strange Path’ and ‘Between the Rains’ Take Top Honors

    Gabriella Moses receives the 11th Annual Nora Ephron Award for “Boca Chica”

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 15, 2023 @ 3:06 PM
    Movies
    3:06 PM
    Tribeca Film Festival: ‘Cypher,’ ‘A Strange Path’ and ‘Between the Rains’ Take Top Honors
  • Henry Cavill Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’ to Open in Theaters Before Apple TV+ Debut

    Matthew Vaughn’s Universal Pictures feature costars Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston and Samuel L. Jackson

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    June 15, 2023 @ 12:00 PM
    Movies
    12:00 PM
    Henry Cavill Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’ to Open in Theaters Before Apple TV+ Debut
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